Hanan Youssef

Acting

Hanan Youssef

Born June 28, 1953 · Alexandria, Egypt (age 73)

An Egyptian actress, born in Alexandria, and she was residing in the Glim area. She studied at the Faculty of Arts, Alexandria University in 1970-1971. She was married while still a student to political activist Essam El-Borai. After that, she studied theatrical arts and appeared in supporting roles in several films, and then focused recently on TV drama.

Known For

EgyBestEgyBest · 2026
EgyBest
2026
MovieDrama
Two friends dive into the digital underworld chasing quick cash and bigger dreams. Their journey begins with a scam, but soon. The stakes turn deadly. Pulled into a web of love lies, and crime. they risk everything for success, in this high stakes game, one wrong move could change everything.
Happy BirthdayHappy Birthday · 2025
Happy Birthday
★ 8.02025
MovieDrama
Eight-year-old maid Toha goes to great lengths to ensure that her best friend Nelly, the daughter of her wealthy employer, has a successful birthday party in this poignant debut feature exploring classism in modern-day Cairo.
Eye of the SunEye of the Sun · 2009
Eye of the Sun
2009
MovieDrama
Shams is a young girl who resides in the local neighborhood of Ain Shams. The life of the family turns into a tragedy when they learn their young Shams has leukemia, and they try to fulfill her only wish to visit Downtown Cairo.
The Room of MiceThe Room of Mice · 2013
The Room of Mice
2013
Movie
FragileFragile · 2020
Fragile
★ 10.02020
MovieDrama
The story of the young woman (Nancy), who is preparing to immigrate within days to join her family in Canada. During her remaining days in Egypt, she goes through many events and sudden changes in her relationship with a number of those around her, such as her close friend and the young man she loves, in addition to the many obstacles she faces there.
The Island 2The Island 2 · 2014
The Island 2
★ 6.52014
MovieThrillerAction
Following the events of the first part, Mansour Al-Hefni escapes from prison and reunites with his son Ali and brother to return to the island to recover what they have lost. Mansour must stand against his old love Karima while the leader of the travelers tribe Sheikh Jaafar enters the conflict for rulership
HawiHawi · 2010
Hawi
2010
MovieDrama
Hawi is about several Egyptian citizens living in the city of Alexandria under very tough conditions. They are striving to make a living and make ends meet and all they have is hope.
In the Last Days of the CityIn the Last Days of the City · 2016
In the Last Days of the City
★ 6.12016
MovieDrama
In the fading grandeur of downtown Cairo, Khalid, a 35-year-old filmmaker is struggling to make a film that captures the pulse of his city at a moment when all around him dreams as much as buildings are disintegrating. With the help of his friends who send him footage from their lives in Beirut, Baghdad and Berlin, he finds the strength to keep going through the difficulty and beauty of living IN THE LAST DAYS OF THE CITY.

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